Default Native Instruments Library Location Mac

Here are the default system folders: Macintosh HD:/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/ (AU.component file extension) Macintosh HD:/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST/ (VST 2.vst file extension) Macintosh HD:/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/ (VST 3.vst3 file extension).

Note: If you wish to set up a KONTAKT Library provided by Native Instruments instead, read this article.

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KONTAKT allows you to add third-party Powered By KONTAKT Libraries to the Browser. These libraries can also be used with the free KONTAKT Player. Please check the third-party manufacturer's product page to find out if your Library is Powered By KONTAKT.

  1. It is safe to move your Native Instruments sample libraries to another hard drive, this can even improve performance in some cases if you have an extra hard drive you can devote to library storage. This applies to the libraries of MASCHINE, KONTAKT, BATTERY, KORE 2, KORE PLAYER, AKOUSTIK PIANO and ELEKTRIK PIANO.
  2. Feb 01, 2021 Pro Tools plugin locations for macOS. To find where your Pro Tools plugins are stored for macOS, follow the steps below. Macintosh HD Library Application Support Digidesign Plug-Ins (RTAS & TDM) Macintosh HD Library Application Support Avid Audio Plug-Ins (AAX).
  3. File extension nicnt is associated with the Native Instruments KONTAKT, a professional software sampler for Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac OS X (macOS) operating systems. The typical nicnt file contains various data related to the KONTAKT sample library. Updated: September 11.
Default Native Instruments Library Location MacMac

Note: Third-party KONTAKT Libraries that do not have a serial number cannot be added to KONTAKT's Library Browser. Please use the Quick-Load Catalog to organise these libraries, as explained in this video.

Default Native Instruments Library Location Mac

Please choose from the following chapters:

1. Setting Up an Already Registered Third Party Library

  1. Launch Native Access from the following location:
    • Mac: Macintosh HD > Applications > Native Access
    • Windows: C: > Program Files > Native Instruments > Native Access
  2. Install the latest version of KONTAKT or KONTAKT Player, if available.
  3. In the tab Not installed, find the Library that you want to set up and click ADD LIBRARY:
  4. Click the BROWSE button:
  5. Navigate to the Library folder. In our example we are adding Rhythmology by Sample Logic. Confirm your selection by clicking Select Folder.
  6. Click INSTALL to finish the set up process.
  7. Open KONTAKT. The Library box will now appear in the Libraries Tab:

2. Setting Up a New Third Party KONTAKT Library

Default Native Instruments Library Location Mac

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  1. Download and unzip the third party KONTAKT Library.

    Note: If you have questions about downloading and unzipping the Library, please contact the Library's manufacturer support.

  2. Launch Native Access from the following location:
    • Mac: Macintosh HD > Applications > Native Access
    • Windows: C: > Program Files > Native Instruments > Native Access
  3. Install the latest update of KONTAKT or KONTAKT Player, if available.
  4. Click Add a serial:
  5. Add the serial of your Library and click the ADD SERIAL button:
  6. Click the BROWSE button:
  7. Navigate to the Library folder. In our example we are adding EXHALE by Output. Confirm your selection by clicking Select Folder.
  8. Click INSTALL to finish the set up process.
  9. Open KONTAKT. The Library box will now appear in the Libraries Tab: